Philip Turner Dam
Philip Turner Dam is an earth dam located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Philip Turner Dam
The primary purpose of Philip Turner Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Phillip E Turner (private). It impounds the Ut To First Broad River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 197 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/26/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cleveland |
| River/Stream | Ut To First Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.35140, -81.52150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 197 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Phillip E Turner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05815 |
| Federal ID | NC05815 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |